Solve the inequality 5-4x<17 Show steps please

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Solve the inequality
5-4x<17

Show steps please

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Answer:
x>-3

Explanation:

5-4x<17

5-4x-5<17-5

-4x<12

Multiply both sides by -1 and reverse the inequality:

$\left(-4x\right)\left(-1\right)>12\left(-1\right)$

4x>-12

x>-3

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